How To Fix /SCTM/ARCHIVING010 - Archiving parameters are not maintained for document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/ARCHIVING -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Archiving parameters are not maintained for document type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/ARCHIVING010 - Archiving parameters are not maintained for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/ARCHIVING010 indicates that archiving parameters have not been maintained for a specific document type in the SAP system. This error typically arises when you attempt to archive documents of a certain type, but the system does not have the necessary configuration to handle the archiving process for that document type.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the archiving settings for the specified document type (denoted by &1 in the error message) have not been defined in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The document type is new and has not been configured for archiving.
  The archiving configuration was deleted or not properly set up.
  There is a mismatch between the document type and the archiving settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the archiving parameters for the specified document type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Archiving Customizing:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant path for archiving settings. This is usually found under:
  Logistics -> Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Archive Management -> Define Archiving Object
  
  
  
  
  Define Archiving Object:
  
  Look for the archiving object related to the document type in question.
  Ensure that the archiving parameters are correctly maintained for that object.
  
  
  
  Maintain Document Type Settings:
  
  Check if the document type is listed and ensure that the archiving parameters (like retention periods, archiving classes, etc.) are set up correctly.
  If the document type is not listed, you may need to create a new entry for it.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After maintaining the parameters, test the archiving process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific settings required, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration - Use this transaction to manage archiving sessions and monitor the status of archived documents.
  SARI: Archive Information System - Use this to view archived data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to archiving issues.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCTM/ARCHIVING010 error and successfully maintain the archiving parameters for the specified document type.